Type
Perennial
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Fertile
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
MOLUCCELLA
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Bells-of-Ireland
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Moluccella
Not Available
In German
Moluccella
Impatiens capensis
In French
Moluccella
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Molucella
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Molucella
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Molucella
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Molucella
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Molucella
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Moluccella
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed. Bells-of-Ireland has thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Bells-of-Ireland does not have fragrant flowers. Bells-of-Ireland has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed
Season and care of Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bells-of-Ireland season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bells-of-Ireland is Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bells-of-Ireland is Acidic, Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed Physical Information
Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Bells-of-Ireland height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed are as follows:
Bells-of-Ireland flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Bells-of-Ireland leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed
Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bells-of-Ireland pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Bells-of-Ireland needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.